Lost Children (2005 film)

Lost Children is a 2005 documentary film directed by Ramin Farahani. The film follows a group of children living on the streets of Bucharest, Romania. These children are largely orphaned or abandoned and struggle to survive through begging, petty theft, and scavenging. The film attempts to capture the harsh realities of their daily lives, highlighting the poverty, abuse, and lack of access to basic necessities that they face. Lost Children aims to raise awareness about the plight of street children and the social problems that contribute to their vulnerability. The documentary provides a raw and unflinching look at their circumstances, often focusing on the individual stories of specific children to humanize the issue. The film explores the complex challenges involved in providing these children with the support and resources they need to escape their difficult situation. While the film does not explicitly offer solutions, it underscores the urgency of addressing the underlying systemic problems that lead to child abandonment and homelessness.